For setting up stuff for a cnc work offset, I have been using the BoundingBox command which gives me a block to move into place, whether center or various corners to origin.

The new move sounds sweet. Maybe consider some type of option to select the various points of the bounds for the manufacturers side:



Although this could gum up the "sleek and uncomplicated part". It may have to be something for the catchall properties panel. But just wanted to mention this for consideration.